Retail Associate: Elevate Customer Experience + Flexible Schedule

Columbia Sportswear Company; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Wellness Time Off

Temporary staff benefits

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to deliver outstanding customer service, answer questions, and recommend products that fit shoppers’ needs. You will act as a brand ambassador, help maintain visual standards, and support the sales floor with inventory and checkout tasks.

No advanced education is required; 2 years or less of retail experience is typical. You’ll handle POS transactions, assist customers, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, safe store environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years or less of retail experience.
• Experience using Inventory and POS systems.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions and addressing issues.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend merchandise.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety.
• Retrieve merchandise from sales floor or stockroom.
• Process all cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Support store profitability through accurate product flow.

Skills

Customer service

Brand ambassador

Sales ability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS system

Inventory management software

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to deliver outstanding customer service, answer questions, and recommend products that fit shoppers’ needs. You will act as a brand ambassador, help maintain visual standards, and support the sales floor with inventory and checkout tasks.

No advanced education is required; 2 years or less of retail experience is typical. You’ll handle POS transactions, assist customers, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, safe store environment